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When filing a claim for disability, the Social Security Administration (SSA) first needs to deem you disabled. Unfortunately, there is more to the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process than merely saying, “I am disabled.” As a disability law firm…

What do anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and fatigue have it common? They’re all “invisible” disabilities.  This is What to Know About Social Security and Invisible Disability in Kansas City!   An “invisible disability” is not so apparent to the naked eye. While an…

You’ve requested a Social Security disability hearing, you’ve waited, and now you are going in front of an Administrative Law Judge to make your case. How should you present yourself at the hearing? Be at least 30 minutes early Once…

Learning how to apply for disability in Kansas City and what medical conditions can you apply for is extremely important, and thankfully these disability lawyers in Kansas City are here to help.  Your disability attorney in Kansas City will be…

Social security disability lawyers in Kansas City are trained to ensure that your unique and essential cases are handled with care and precision.  From a federal disability attorney in Kansas City to a railroad disability attorney in Kansas City, there…

by: Andrew Piechocki Completely understanding the judge’s decision on your disability case is essential for planning any next steps. BurnettDriskill attorney, Andrew Piechocki, explains the three decisions a judge can hand down. Fully Favorable Decision A Fully Favorable Decision means…

By: Anna Louise Hawes One of the things Burnett & Driskill does daily is speak with people who want to know if they should apply for disability.  When I look at a case, there are three big issues I am…

The Problem: Denials often mischaracterize what people say. Here’s an example: At a hearing, Jay says, “I do dishes sometimes.” What Jay meant was: he has a lot of trouble doing dishes. It hurts to bend over the sink. His…